đổi
[ʔɗoj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to change (to (make something) become something different)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi muốn đổi chiếc áo này.I’d like to exchange this shirt.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: It can refer to exchanging goods, currency, or one thing for another. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to change (to give money in exchange for a smaller amount)
Common questions
What does “đổi” mean?
(verb) to change (to (make something) become something different)
Is “đổi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.